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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

armrest

/ˈɑɹmˌɹɛst/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.35 in modern English

Syllables
arm-rest
IPA
/ˈɑɹmˌɹɛst/
9
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Part of the seat of a chair that is designed to support the arm.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From arm + rest.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈɑɹmˌɹɛst/

Inflected Forms

armrests (plural) arm rest (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

backrest bookrest footrest handrest headrest palmrest armchair footstool

Questions

How do you pronounce armrest?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɑɹmˌɹɛst/.
What does armrest mean?
Part of the seat of a chair that is designed to support the arm.
Where does armrest come from?
From arm + rest.

How to pronounce armrest

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “armrest”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈɑɹmˌɹɛst/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “armrest” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.